RIDE FULL - Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

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RIDE FULL - Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by Si_Walker » 29 Jul 2020 16:35

I am willing to lead a 100 miler in 8 hours, meet at 07:45 for leaving at 08:00. Speed overall will be about 14 mph when riding. The first stop will be Tewkesbury (The Hop Pole for cooked breakfast), then round Breedon Hill to Elmley Castle, pass around and through Evesham, 2nd stop at Harvington cafe then back via Bradley Green and Tardebigge, with a celebratory pint at at Barnt Green for those that wish. Don't forget your mask.
(if the weather looks awful then i may cancel as it no fun getting soaked on that distance)
Please ensure that you have a bike in good working order and carry spare tubes, I suggest 2 bottles and some spare food for top ups
If you have not done a 100 miles before this is a good opportunity, but consider if it is within your capability.

The route will be as follows:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33568103


Riders will be limited to 6 please, so put your name down if you are interested.

Riders so far are;

Si Walker
Simon Turner
George Barker - meet at Droitwich
Alan Weaver
Hus Hussey. (No Show)
Andy Terry

Just the 5 riders on this ride, we waited until 8;00 but a no show by Hus.
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Re: Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by Simmo » 29 Jul 2020 16:48

I’d be up for this please Si

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Re: Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by Mariana278 » 29 Jul 2020 21:54

I’m Tempted to give it a go but I don’t think my husband will allow me to get away for the whole day while he looks after the kids hahah I will see closer to the date if it’s not full, looks fun

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Re: Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by Noel » 30 Jul 2020 12:04

Looks a great route, I'm interested can I hold a place till early next week, and I know if I can join you for defenite.

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Re: Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by George » 30 Jul 2020 12:25

I'm interested, Si. However, I would probably meet you en route (e.g. Droitwich) and peel off on the way back (e.g. Radford), so do about 2/3 of the distance with you, if that's okay.

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Re: Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by AlanW » 31 Jul 2020 19:46

I'm a definite
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Re: Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by CyclingLeedsFan » 31 Jul 2020 21:22

Can I join this ride next week?

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Re: Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by Si_Walker » 31 Jul 2020 21:41

CyclingLeedsFan wrote:
31 Jul 2020 21:22
Can I join this ride next week?
Andrew, you are first reserve.
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Re: Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by CyclingLeedsFan » 31 Jul 2020 21:58

Si_Walker wrote:
31 Jul 2020 21:41
CyclingLeedsFan wrote:
31 Jul 2020 21:22
Can I join this ride next week?
Andrew, you are first reserve.
Cool, thank you Si

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Re: Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by Mariana278 » 01 Aug 2020 16:09

Hi Si, it’s a no from me, booo :(

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Re: Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by Si_Walker » 01 Aug 2020 19:35

Mariana278 wrote:
01 Aug 2020 16:09
Hi Si, it’s a no from me, booo :(
Sorry to hear that Mariana, hard luck! thanks for letting me know.
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Re: Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by Hus Hussey » 03 Aug 2020 02:22

Could you put my name on your list for the 100 miles in 8 hours? Happy to be a reserve if anyone else with more cycling experience wants to try their luck instead? I am a new member and will be at the 10 mile TT this wednesday!

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Re: Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by Noel » 03 Aug 2020 17:13

Si,

I will not be able to make it on Sunday. My bottom bracket needs to be fixed and I will not have my bike back in time.

Noel

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Re: Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by Si_Walker » 04 Aug 2020 08:46

Noel wrote:
03 Aug 2020 17:13
Si,

I will not be able to make it on Sunday. My bottom bracket needs to be fixed and I will not have my bike back in time.

Noel
Sorry to hear that Noel, thanks for letting me know. Was that the clicking noises i could hear on Sunday?
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Re: RIDE FULL - Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by CyclingLeedsFan » 04 Aug 2020 20:46

Sorry to mess you about Si but I'm going to have to pull out of the ride.

My Mom and Dad's dog's kennels have had to cancel on them and at late notice can't get him in anywhere so I'm going to have to stay with him and leaving him throughout the day for that long may not be a clever idea. If it was a shorter ride It'd probably would of been ok.

Sorry again


Have a good ride everyone

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Re: RIDE FULL - Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by Si_Walker » 04 Aug 2020 21:23

CyclingLeedsFan wrote:
04 Aug 2020 20:46
Sorry to mess you about Si but I'm going to have to pull out of the ride.

My Mom and Dad's dog's kennels have had to cancel on them and at late notice can't get him in anywhere so I'm going to have to stay with him and leaving him throughout the day for that long may not be a clever idea. If it was a shorter ride It'd probably would of been ok.

Sorry again


Have a good ride everyone
Thanks for letting me know, I’ll reserve your place for Andy Terry.
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Re: RIDE FULL - Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by Andy Terry » 04 Aug 2020 21:25

Thanks Si. I'll take that place. I'll wait at Droitwich.

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Re: RIDE FULL - Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by George » 07 Aug 2020 15:05

Si, I'll meet you at the junction of Newland Road and Tagwell Road, just before your route passes under the M5. I guess you'll get there at about 09:05, so I'll aim for 09:00 to save you hanging about.

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Re: RIDE FULL - Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by Andy Terry » 08 Aug 2020 20:06

I'll meet at the same place as George.

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Re: RIDE FULL - Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by Si_Walker » 09 Aug 2020 07:31

Andy Terry wrote:
08 Aug 2020 20:06
I'll meet at the same place as George.
OK, thanks
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Re: RIDE FULL - Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by AlanW » 09 Aug 2020 16:01

A truly grand day out, thanks Si for leading and everyone else for there company.
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Re: RIDE FULL - Sunday 9th August - 100 miles in 8 hours

Post by George » 09 Aug 2020 17:21

Yes, I thoroughly enjoyed that. Many thanks to all, and especially to Si W for organising/leading.

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